The University of Pennsylvania offers an outstanding array of
resources for both undergraduate and graduate students. The
excellence of its many schools offers students the opportunity to
take courses across the campus, making it a major center for
learning and research. This framework fosters student/faculty
collaboration throughout the University, enhancing opportunities
for a diversified approach to education and research.
The University of Pennsylvania is the only Ivy League institution
offering a baccalaureate nursing program that begins day one, a
master's program in nursing, and doctoral nursing study. Penn
Nursing is consistently ranked among the nation's top
undergraduate and graduate schools of nursing.
Nursing students have unparalleled opportunities for clinical
experience at the world-renowned University of Pennsylvania
Health System, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
Children's Seashore House, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, the
Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia and over 150
other clinical agencies in Philadelphia and the tri-state area.
Nursing students are taught and mentored by nationally and
internationally recognized faculty known for their leadership in
education, practice, and research. Undergraduate and graduate
students often take advantage of the opportunity to participate
in faculty research.
Accelerated BSN/Second Degree and BSN/MSN Direct Entry Programs
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The School of Nursing offers two accelerated options for students
with a baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing field. The BSN
second degree option is for the student that is exclusively
interested in attaining their BSN but is not sure or not
interested in a master's specialty at this time. The BSN/MSN
option is designed for the student that is interested in
attaining their MSN and knows what specialty they would like to
pursue, enabling the student to complete both degrees. Previous
college and university courses are evaluated for transfer credit.
Admission requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.0 and
standardized testing scores. Second degree candidates must submit
SATs, ACTs or GREs. BSN/MSN candidates must submit GRE scores.
Master's Degrees
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The master's programs at the University of Pennsylvania School of
Nursing offers valuable opportunities to specialize in a specific
field of nursing while expanding the depth and breadth of your
knowledge. Penn Nursing graduate programs are recognized
worldwide for excellence in education, practice and research. The
School of Nursing offers the master of science in nursing (MSN)
degree in the following programs:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Approved Certified Registered
Nurse Practitioner Programs
- Adult Acute Care NP
- Adult Health NP
- Adult Health NP and Gerontology NP Program
- Adult NP: Advanced Practice Oncology NP
- Family Health NP
- Gerontology NP
- Neonatal NP
- Pediatric NP
- Pediatric Acute/Chronic NP
- Pediatric Critical Care NP
- Psychiatric Mental Health NP
- Primary Care Family NP
Administration Programs
- Health Leadership Master's
- Nursing and Health Care Administration
Unique Opportunities and Options
- Nurse Anesthesia Program
- Nurse Midwifery Program
- Post-Masters Certificate in Sleep
- Psychiatric Mental Health CNS Program
Post-Master's Teacher Education Program
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The School of Nursing recognizes the evolving nature of health
care and the desire of many nurses to expand or alter current
roles and responsibilities. It is possible to pursue
post-master's work, designed for those with a MSN and interested
in either extending their knowledge and skill in their current
area or changing to a new area of practice such as the
post-master's teacher education program.
The post-masters teacher education program has been developed to
meet the needs of nurses and midwives who have not had the
opportunity to participate in a formal program of teacher
preparation. This program incorporates on and off campus
activities under a mentor teacher. Once enrolled as a master's
candidate, students are eligible to add a sequence of courses in
developed minors to enhance master's curriculum.
Doctoral Program
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The mission of the doctoral program of the University of
Pennsylvania School of Nursing is to prepare nurse scientists for
successful careers, particularly in research-intensive
environments. Our graduates will take responsibility to shape and
advance health care with the ultimate goal of improving the
public's health through the integration of theory, research and
practice.
Joint programs include: PhD in nursing/master's in bioethics,
MS/PhD or a combined MSN/PhD with any of our MSN programs.
Programs for Minorities
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The University of Pennsylvania makes a number of resources
available to minority students, including:
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Student resource centers: Including the Greenfield
Intercultural Center, the African-American Resource Center, and
the La Casa Latina, these centers offer workshops, counseling,
scholarship and internship information, among other services.
- School of Nursing organizations: Man-Up-Male Association of
Nursing, Minorities in Nursing Organization (MNO), Student Nurses
at Penn (SNAP), and Cultural Competence Seminars.
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Student organizations: These include the Minorities in
Nursing Organization, United Minorities Council, the
Asian-Pacific Student Coalition, the Black Graduate and
Professional Students Assembly, the Chinese Students
Association, La Asociación Cultural de Estudiantes
Latino Americanos, and the Caribbean-American Students
Association, among others.